Have a suspicious mammogram or felt a lump on my breast. Should I still have a thermogram?
Absolutely yes. The information provided from the thermogram can clarify the other findings ultimately helping your doctor make better decisions as the best way to manage the situation. I have cancer and am scheduled for surgery. What benefit is there to thermography this late in the game? Thermography performed before and after a surgery can help evaluate the success of the procedure. Additionally, once a woman develops breast cancer she is at higher risk to develop it again. It is imperative to protect the healthy breast. Is special training required to perform Breast Thermography? Yes. The IACT requires an additional 25 hours in breast protocols and analysis in addition to a general certification as a clinical thermographer to be breast imaging certified. Thermographic breast analysis is an extremely complex topic and should only be performed by a qualified doctor. Technician certification through the IACT includes breast imaging protocol. If the facility you are planning to visit i
